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Buller Gorge Marathon training plan for 2027
Westport, New Zealand • Confirmed date: 13 February 2027
Buller Gorge Marathon • West Coast • Pacific/Auckland
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Race overview
What to know before training for Buller Gorge Marathon.
The marathon starts at Hawks Crag, heads up the gorge to a turn near Berlin’s, then returns to Westport and finishes at Victoria Square.
If a scenic gorge course is a motivating goal, this route follows the Buller River back to Westport for a town-square finish.
Date source: https://bgm.nz/
Training focus
Include hill work in your preparation: the course has testing hills at Tiroroa, Ohikaiti and Omanu.
Race week
Plan for the start-line bus: it leaves Victoria Square from 6:45 a.m., and runners are asked to line up by 6:30 a.m.
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Buller Gorge Marathon training questions
How many weeks until the Buller Gorge Marathon?
The Buller Gorge Marathon is on 13 February 2027. As of 10 October 2026, that is 18 weeks away.
How many weeks should I train for the Buller Gorge Marathon?
Most marathon runners should allow at least 16 to 20 weeks, depending on current fitness, weekly mileage, and race goals. EzyRun starts with the race date selected so you can generate a realistic schedule and adjust it after previewing the first week.
Is the Buller Gorge Marathon a fast marathon course?
The marathon starts at Hawks Crag, heads up the gorge to a turn near Berlin’s, then returns to Westport and finishes at Victoria Square.
What should I focus on when preparing for the Buller Gorge Marathon?
Include hill work in your preparation: the course has testing hills at Tiroroa, Ohikaiti and Omanu.
What is a good race-week tip for the Buller Gorge Marathon?
Plan for the start-line bus: it leaves Victoria Square from 6:45 a.m., and runners are asked to line up by 6:30 a.m.
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